If you were hoping to gain entrance to the U.S. anytime after 1870 (approx), you had to have a sponsor who would guarantee
his or her willingness to be socially and financially responsible for you and your family. Without a sponsor,entry based upon having a visa, was IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!!! Write a letter,or two, to a relative(u create) living in the U.S, requesting that he or she (or they) agree to sponsor u and possibly other family members so that u can enter the U.S.
Create a response letter that either okays the request or turns it down for a specific reason(s). Creativity here is the key...Enjoy...Paul